In 1999 everything began to happen for the band; In June with the help of Neil Costello yFriday recorded and released the Rainmaker album containing all of their own material. Later on in August yFriday were approached by Kingsway to see if they would like to join with them on a 3 year recording contract. Just a month later the band agreed to the contract and signed up on their Survivor label. Kingsway distributed the Rainmaker album throughout the UK and the world where it received a good welcome and very good reviews from magazines such as the Worship Together magazine. In November of 1999 yFriday confirmed that they had been booked to play at Spring Harvest, Easter People, Cross Rhythms Festival, Celebration 2000 and Worship Together.
Throughout 2000 yFriday played their songs at many venues and even managed to do some TV interviews. The following year (2001) yFriday released their second album Open which included tracks such as Creator, Rain and Head over Heels which they released as an EP.
While working on a third album they released the EP "Songs of Heaven" containing 6 tracks they felt didn't fit on their previous 2 albums or the upcoming LP.
The Revolution album, released in 2003, saw yFriday album that was very raw and made you feel that yFriday were actually playing in your room! The album was accompanied by a tour across the UK, aptly named the Revolution tour. The music showing the need to start a revolution in Jesus' name to change the world!
During April 2006 the band's fouth album was released; Universal. Produced and mixed by Nathan Dantzler the new album contained various tracks such as Universal and Gravity and also Shadow of the Cross which had appeared as a limited download from the band's website in late 2005. Through out 2006 the band will be touring across the country including their Universal Tour.
In 2007 the band recorded a live CD and DVD at the Riverside Centre in Derby, 'The Universal Broadcast' was released in 2008 containing songs from each album also the previously unrecorded track 'How Can We Dance?'. Through out 2008 the band has toured across the country and had a busy summer doing many festivals including Greenbelt.
Part of their plans for 2009 were to release a second worship EP to follow on after Songs of Heaven. Ken Riley, lead singer, collaborated with Tim Hughes to write one of the tracks 'Alive'.
The band performed a final sold out concert in Newcastle City Hall on October 31st 2010, and they all left to pursue other Christian interests.
More information about the band can be found on Wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YFriday
Revolution
yfriday Lyrics
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For my heart can dance with freedom
I lift You high, as a burning flame
As a light to all who need You
I'm crying for this generation
Waiting on Your revelation
I long to let Your will be done
Standing in the gap and praying
Oh God let Your kingdom come
In revolution!
I hear the call, to the heart of man
To the world who needs a saviour
Let the heavens shake, as we make a stand
For our King who is forever
I'm crying for this generation
Waiting on Your revelation
I long to let Your will be done
Standing in the gap and praying
Open up the gates of heaven
Oh God let Your kingdom come
In revolution!
Change the world, come change us now
Change the world, invade our hearts
Change the world, come change us now
Change the world, invade our hearts
Oh God let Your kingdom come
In revolution!
The lyrics in "Revolution" by yfriday express a deep yearning for the presence of God and the desire for a spiritual transformation in the world. The song starts with the singer acknowledging his worship and praising God's name, recognizing the freedom and joy that comes from being close to Him. He then talks about his longing for God's revelation and the willingness to let His will be done. The lyrics also express a strong cry for the present generation, hoping for heavenly gates to open up and God's kingdom to come in revolution.
The chorus of the song talks about hearing the call to the heart of man and standing up for the people who need a savior. The lyrics mention making a bold stand for a King who reigns forever. The overall message of the song is centered around the need for change in the world and a recognition of God's power and goodness.
Overall, "Revolution" is a passionate expression of faith and hope for a better tomorrow. It acknowledges the need for change and the responsibility of believers to take charge and make a difference in their communities. The lyrics express a deep longing for a spiritual transformation in the world, and a belief that God's power is sufficient to accomplish that transformation.
Line by Line Meaning
I worship You, and I sing Your name
I adore and honor You, and express my affection by vocalizing Your name
For my heart can dance with freedom
Because of You, my heart is liberated and can joyfully move with abandon
I lift You high, as a burning flame
I exalt You and hold You up like a blazing fire, illuminating all who look upon You
As a light to all who need You
You are a guide and source of hope for all who require assistance
I'm crying for this generation
I lament for this time period and the issues that afflict it
Waiting on Your revelation
I am anticipating Your divine message and guidance
I long to let Your will be done
I have a strong desire for Your plans and intentions to come to fruition
Standing in the gap and praying
I am intervening and pleading on behalf of others in a difficult circumstance
Open up the gates of heaven
Release the blessings of paradise and allow them to flow down to earth
Oh God let Your kingdom come
May Your rule and reign become manifest and evident in this world
In revolution!
May a significant change or overhaul come about as a result of our collective efforts
I hear the call, to the heart of man
I discern and understand the summoning to the very core of humanity
To the world who needs a saviour
For a planet that is in dire need of a rescuer and deliverer
Let the heavens shake, as we make a stand
May the celestial realm tremble and resound as we take a firm position in this matter
For our King who is forever
For our eternal and unchanging Lord and Ruler
Change the world, come change us now
Altering the globe begins with altering us, do so quickly
Invade our hearts
Enter into our very being and bring about transformation
Oh God let Your kingdom come
May Your royal dominion emerge and spread in this realm
In revolution!
Bringing forth far-reaching and impactful shift in how things are done
Contributed by Emily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.